July 29 is celebrated as Global Tiger’s Day; we speak to two wildlife photographers as they recall their favourite tiger sighting... [Read More]
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08 September,2023 11:49 AM ISTBJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi recently claimed that a massive drug seizure worth Rs 5,600 crores occurred in Delhi, dwarfing the Rs 768 crores seized during the UPA government`s tenure from 2006-2013. He also stated that the BJP government seized Rs 22,000 crores worth of drugs between 2014-2022. Trivedi linked Tushar Goyal, the alleged kingpin of the drug syndicate, to the Indian Youth Congress RTI Cell, raising questions about the Congress party`s connections with Goyal. Specifically, Trivedi inquired about the nature of the Congress party`s relationship with Goyal, potential financial ties to the party`s elections, and possible arrangements between party leaders and drug peddlers. BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi said, "Yesterday in Delhi, drugs worth Rs 5,600 crores were seized. This quantity is important as during the UPA government (2006-2013) only drugs worth Rs 768 crores were seized across India...The BJP government from 2014-2022 has seized drugs worth Rs 22,000 crore. The main accused and kingpin in the drug syndicate, Tushar Goyal is the chief of Indian Youth Congress RTI Cell...What relations does the Congress party have with him (Tushar Goyal)?... Was this money being used in elections by the Congress party?... Does some leaders of the Congress have any arrangements with the drug peddlers?... Congress especially the Hooda family should reply what is your connection with Tushar Goyal?..."... [Read More]
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02 August,2024 06:30 PM ISTSmriti Irani speaking exclusively with ANI, slammed the Congress party over Gandhi family’s treatment of Maneka Gandhi, alleging that she was "stripped and assaulted" when she contested against Rajiv Gandhi from Amethi. Maneka Gandhi, the wife of late Congress leader Sanjay Gandhi was reportedly keen on contesting from her husband`s seat Amethi after his death. In 1984, she contested from the seat against Rajiv Gandhi in 1984. However, she lost by a huge margin and ended up losing her deposit."When Maneka Gandhi contested against the Gandhi family from here (Amethi)...a young widow with a young child...literally she is stripped, she is assaulted. And the message goes in the region, that if we didn`t leave her, how will we spare you?" Irani said. "This whole subset, that is so enamoured by the giggling Gandhis, they don`t realize the muck, violence, torture, they are capable of. Beneath that sheen, is so much of dirt," she added.... [Read More]
19 May,2024 11:28 AM ISTThe season of Summer is here. While this season brings a lot of cheer to the mango lovers and ‘sunny days’ enthusiasts, it brings woes to people who are prone to getting dry eyes. As the temperature rises, so does the likelihood of experiencing this uncomfortable condition. But fear not! In this video, Dr. Shraddha Chandorkar, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, Kalyan explains the causes behind dry eyes during the hot months and uncovers practical solutions to combat them. Don`t let dry eyes put a damper on your summer fun. Watch our video now and keep your eyes healthy and cool in the sizzling season ahead.... [Read More]
27 April,2024 07:15 PM ISTUrging voters to bid a ‘permanent’ electoral farewell to Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, Union Minister Amit Shah on April 26 used a famous Urdu couplet of Fidvi Lahori and appealed to people in Madhya Pradesh’s Rajgarh to defeat him by a record margin. He called upon voters in Madhya Pradesh’s Rajgarh to give a huge victory to the BJP candidate Rodmal Nagar. Addressing the public meeting, Home Minister Amit Shah said, “Now, it is the time to bid a permanent farewell to him (Digvijaya Singh) from politics, but I have a request to you all that do his permanent farewell, but- Aashiq Ka Janaza Hai Zara Jhoom Ke Nikle... and for this, you have to ensure his defeat with a huge margin of votes. People of Rajgarh should make him sit at home.”... [Read More]
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